Lane Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Erica Palin and Announces Opening of Lane Family Practice in Baker

ZACHARY, La. — Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Erica Palin, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician, and the upcoming opening of Lane Family Practice in Baker, expanding access to high-quality primary care for residents in Baker and surrounding communities. The new clinic is scheduled to open on November 16th at 6420 Groom Road in Baker and will begin accepting new patients immediately.

Dr. Palin brings a broad scope of experience in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients at every stage of life—from newborns to seniors. Her clinical expertise includes preventive care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, adult medicine, and in-office procedures.

“Primary care is the foundation of a healthy community,” said Dr. Palin. “I am excited to join Lane and to serve the families of Baker by providing accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive care. My goal is to build lasting relationships with patients and care for them throughout every stage of life.”

Dr. Palin earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed her Family Medicine Residency at Hidalgo Medical Services in Silver City, New Mexico. Most recently, she served as a board-certified family medicine physician at Sierra Vista Rural Health Clinic in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, where she also held multiple leadership roles, including Vice Chief of Staff for Sierra Vista Hospital and Clinics.

The opening of Lane Family Practice in Baker reflects Lane’s ongoing commitment to improving access to healthcare services across the region. By bringing full-scope primary care closer to home, patients will benefit from more convenient access to routine checkups, preventive screenings, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

“Expanding into Baker is an important step in meeting the growing healthcare needs of our community,” said Patty Williams, Lane Director of Physician Practice. “Dr. Palin’s experience and dedication to full-scope family medicine make her an excellent fit for this new practice. Patients will have access to comprehensive, continuous care—from infancy through adulthood—right here in their own community.”

Lane Family Practice in Baker will offer a full range of services, including:

• Pediatric and adult primary care
• Preventive care and wellness visits
• Chronic disease management
• Acute illness care
• In-office procedures

The clinic will be open to new patients, making it easier than ever for individuals and families in Baker and nearby areas to establish a trusted relationship with a primary care provider.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit lanermc.org/primary-care-baker or call 225-658-6790.